A recent arrest at the Hoboken Housing Authority turned violent when a suspect bit and spat on officers, police said.

Mickey Mendez allegedly assaulted officers while being taken into custody earlier this month. Witnesses reported Mendez and Darnel Walker arguing and claimed they had a gun in their car.

Police intervened, finding neither man was a Housing Authority resident. As Mendez was arrested, he flailed and bit an officer on the arm.

Despite being handcuffed, Mendez spat on another officer.

Mendez faces charges of aggravated assault and throwing bodily fluids. Both men are charged with trespassing.

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